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Rob Vicious
American rapper From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert "Rob" Charles Magee II (born September 26, 1997), known professionally as Rob Vicious, is an American rapper from Los Angeles. He is a former member of the hip hop group Shoreline Mafia.[4][5] Rob left Shoreline Mafia after the group disbanded following the release of the deluxe edition of Mafia Bidness (2020), the group's debut studio album.[6] Since the group's disbandment, Rob has released multiple mixtapes and EPs as a solo artist. Rob produces much of his own music, including the Shoreline Mafia song "Crash Dummy".[7][8]
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On several different occasions, Rob has cited Tupac Shakur and his music as a significant influence.[9][10]
Shoreline Mafia (2016–2020)
In December 2016, Shoreline Mafia released a four-track EP titled Trapped It Out, with appearances from only Rob Vicious and Fenix Flexin. The EP included Rob's debut as a producer on the track "Perk Joint".[11]
In July 2018, Rob released a mixtape with Shoreline Mafia titled Traplantic.[12][13] The album includes the hit single "Bands", which features all four members of Shoreline Mafia.[14][15] "Bands" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[16] New Jersey-based rapper DA$H was featured on the mixtape, appearing on the track "Change".[17][18] A short documentary about Rob and his upbringing titled the Traplantic Documentary was released by Shoreline Mafia in July 2018, shortly after the Traplantic mixtape was released.[9]
Rob performed with Shoreline Mafia at the Billboard Hot 100 festival in Wantagh, New York in August 2018, alongside Rich The Kid, Bhad Bhabie, Machine Gun Kelly, and several other rappers.[19]
In October 2018, Shoreline Mafia announced a West Coast tour called the "Mafia Twins" tour. Rob Vicious and Master Kato headlined the tour, which occurred in November 2018. The tour included eight shows in the United States and one show in Canada, in Vancouver.[20]
In March 2019, Rob appeared on the promotional single "Kick The Cup" alongside bandmate Fenix Flexin.[21]
Rob and Shoreline Mafia bandmate OhGeesy were featured on 03 Greedo and Mustard's collaboration album, Still Summer In The Projects (2019).[22] The pair appeared on the track "Trap House", which was released as the album's lead single in March 2019.[23][24] "Trap House" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[16] Rob appeared in the song's music video alongside OhGeesy, Mustard, and a cardboard cutout of 03 Greedo, who was unable to appear due to being incarcerated.[25][26]
Solo career
Rob's signature catchphrase, "Bitch I'm Rob Vicious", is repeated throughout much of his music. Rob's Instagram account is named after the catchphrase.[10] Another catchphrase, "Aye Rob, I think the Feds is listenin", is frequently used as Rob's producer tag.[27]
In November 2018, Rob made a guest appearance on Kenny Beats and ALLBLACK's football-themed collaboration EP, 2 Minute Drills. Rob was featured on the song "Weigh Ins" and appeared in the song's music video.[28]
Rob released his debut solo mixtape Breakthrough in May 2020. The mixtape includes features from Fenix Flexin and NFant.[29] The mixtape includes production from DJ Paul, Bruce24k, Hurtboy AG, Al B Smoov, Clay Priskorn, Funke, ManOhManFoster, K Wils, LeanYSL, and Yung Henny.[30]
In May 2021, Rob was featured on former bandmate Fenix Flexin's debut mixtape, Fenix Flexin Vol. 1. Rob appears on the track "Feds", produced by DJ Flippp.[31][32]
Between 2022 and 2024, Rob released a five-part mixtape series titled the Fearless series. Rob produced most of the songs on the five mixtapes himself. The first mixtape, Fearless, was released in January 2022, followed by Fearless Vol. 2 in April 2022, and Fearless Vol. 3 in July 2022.[33][34][35] The next mixtape, Fearless 4, was released in January 2024, and it includes an 03 Greedo guest appearance on the song "Cursed Since Birth".[36] The last mixtape, Fearless 5, was released in November 2024.[37]
Rob has frequently collaborated with artists and producers such as 03 Greedo, 1TakeJay, ALLBLACK, BandGang Lonnie Bands, Bruce24k, DJ Paul, DA$H, Earl Swavey, Kenny Beats, Ketchy The Great, Nfant, and Ron-Ron The Producer.[27]
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Personal Life
Rob grew up in West Adams, Los Angeles.[9]
Discography
- Mixtapes
- Extended plays
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